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Klecka Name Meaning

Czech (Klečka): descriptive nickname for a lame person from Old Czech klecavý ‘to hobble’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Klecha, Keck, Kleczka, Klock, Pecka, Blecha, Kluska, Klenk, Kluck

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Where is the Klecka family from?

You can see how Klecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klecka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klecka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Klecka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Klecka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Klecka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klecka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klecka. 22% of Klecka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Klecka women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klecka were Machinist and New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klecka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 649 immigration records available for the last name Klecka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 417 military records available for the last name Klecka. For the veterans among your Klecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klecka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Klecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Klecka in 1955 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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